sombr Puts His Stamp on 'Fade Into You' at SiriusXM Studios
Some covers just stick with you—and sombr’s recent acoustic spin on Mazzy Star’s 'Fade Into You' for SiriusXM’s Alt Nation definitely has that effect. At only 19, the New York City singer-songwriter (born Shane Michael Boose) already has a knack for making classic tracks his own. When he stepped into SiriusXM’s studios, fans got to see him blend his dreamy indie style with one of the most haunting songs of the 90s.
Joined by a tight trio—a guitarist, keyboardist, and bassist—sombr went for a laid-back vibe. No big production, just raw vocals and minimal instrumentation that kept the focus right where it should be: the gentle ache and longing of the original. He’s no stranger to this track; sombr started weaving the cover into his concert setlists during his European tour earlier this year. But this session marks the first time audiences have gotten a full studio version, and it’s clear he poured a little extra soul into the performance.
Mazzy Star’s Legacy Meets Gen Z Interpretation
'Fade Into You' first hit the scene in 1993 on Mazzy Star’s So Tonight That I Might See and didn’t take long to turn into an alt-rock classic, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart the following year. For a lot of millennials and Gen Xers, it’s the ultimate soundtrack to longing glances and hazy late nights. For sombr, it’s both a tribute and a canvas for his signature softness. His chilled-out delivery pays respect to the song’s dreamy atmosphere, but he doesn’t just imitate—he infuses it with a modern twist that makes it feel both nostalgic and brand new.
If you’re catching onto sombr’s vibe, you might know him for his original tracks—he’s dropped three singles in 2025 already: we never dated, back to friends, and undressed. Each one builds on his lo-fi, sincere approach and his willingness to wear his heart on his sleeve. The 'Fade Into You' cover might not be his song, but he owns every verse, making you wonder what other 90s gems he could rework next.
- sombr performed the song live on his recent European tour, hinting at how well the cover fits within his setlist of originals.
- This SiriusXM session gives the song its first studio outing, drawing more ears to both sombr and Mazzy Star’s classic.
- The performance comes ahead of major festival slots: he's headlining the Summer Sonic festivals in Osaka and Tokyo this August—a huge milestone for a young artist.
- Right after Japan, he's gearing up for a North American tour, so if you miss him on the road overseas, you’ve got a second shot closer to home.
When you listen to this cover, you’re not just hearing a song—you’re watching a new artist bridging decades. It’s a reminder that great music never really fades away; it just waits for someone to reinterpret it, bringing fresh emotion and meaning. For fans old and new, sombr’s Fade Into You cover is a perfect way to connect the past with indie’s future.
